# Installation

## Stable release

To install bleak, run this command in your terminal:

    $ pip install bleak

This is the preferred method to install bleak, as it will always install the most recent stable release.

If you don’t have pip installed, this Python installation guide can guide you through the process.

## Develop branch

The develop branch can also be installed using `pip`. This is useful for testing the latest changes before they reach the stable release.

    $ pip install https://github.com/hbldh/bleak/archive/refs/heads/develop.zip

For checking out a copy of Bleak for developing Bleak itself, see the Contributing page.

### Pythonista iOS app

Use StaSh or Pythonista3_pip_Configration_Tool for pip

    $ pip install bleak[pythonista]

It should install `bleak` and `bleak-pythonista` Then use bleak as common Usage or refer to bleak-pythonista docs